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An executive order from President Donald Trump slashed many federal grant programs on which farmers rely, either directly or indirectly.
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The University of Missouri said some students have had their visa records terminated. -
Judge Cotton Walker ruled against a lawsuit challenging a $15 million appropriation for Hannibal Regional Healthcare to install a linear accelerator in Kirksville. -
Many votes were cast even before the polls opened on municipal election day. Boone County clerk Brianna Lennon said thousands have cast absentee ballots ahead of election day. -
Opponents to the bill cited a number of factors, including that the legislation is vague, inconsiderate to the desires of progressive Jewish citizens and unfair to other minority groups. -
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Missouri ranks 43rd in the country on the Commonwealth Fund Women’s Health and Reproductive Care Outcomes ranking. One bill aims to aid in raising the state’s score.
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As he prepares to enter the seclusion of a conclave to elect a new pope, Cardinal Vincent Nichols, the Archbishop of Westminster, reflects on diversity and sexual abuse in the Catholic Church. -
The legendary west African kingdom of Kaabu has long been memorialized in the songs and stories of griots. That's inspired archaeologists to excavate the kingdom's capital. -
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Over a hundred people were present at the protest, carrying signs that promoted their viewpoints, like ones that said "Down with the oligarchy" and "This Musk stop."
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The protesters braved cold and snow to protest the federal administration's actions against immigrants. -
The City of Columbia's policy lets police make some distinctions, but immigration advocates are pushing for more protections. -
For the first time in many years, Mid-Missourians will soon be able to access abortion care at the Planned Parenthood clinic in Columbia, even though no procedures are scheduled for this week.
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